The Webster City Community School board heard the school’s transportation director, Ted Larson, update the school board on the status of the conditions of the school’s fleet. He also made the board aware of the approximate increase of $13,000 in the cost of federal-mandated seat belts per bus. Larson also informed the board that all the drivers have renewed their contracts to return next year.

An unknown for the future that he pointed out is the price of fuel for the buses. The gas contract for 25,000 gallons has expired and he purchased additional gas to complete the school year. Last year’s gas contract was for $2.03 per gallon, he said. Larson said It was unlikely that he would even be able to get a contract for next year. He also made mention of the probable delay in getting new buses.

The board agreed to the 2021-2022 budget amendment, which increased retention payments by $521,738, added $13,000 to food costs, and put $1,785,157 towards paying off the 2010 general obligation bonds

The board also approved the following: 2022-2023 propane bid for Northeast Hamilton Elementary at $1.70; the 2022-2023 substitute pay rates; the 2022-2023 school fees at $37; the regular education contract for student services; the computer information concepts agreement for Payrix the Infinite Campus payment system; the North Central Consortium Agreement for student services; the acceptance of a donation from First Congregational Church Haystack Circle for health supplies, and a donation from Cargill CARES for negative lunch balances; wrestling fundraiser; and set the next board meeting June for 13.

The Sunset Heights Elementary playground presentation was given by Kelli Reise who hopes that a new playground might be installed in the spring of 2023. Reise pointed to several groups and kids who are continuing to plan and fundraise to install not only a new school playground at Sunset Heights, but also a community playground for the enjoyment of the whole community of Webster City.

The Board accepted the following resignations: Jessica Howard, high school math teacher; Heather Sanders, high school science teacher; Breanna Hughes, middle school special education teacher; Stephanie Pace, large group speech advisor; Jess Howard, high school student council advisor; Craig Signorin, head seventh-grade boys basketball coach; Craig Signorin, assistant middle school cross country coach; Cathy Oswald, high school paraeducator; Alex Koons, assistant seventh-grade boys basketball; and rescinded the resignation of Amanda Beaulieu.

The board approved the hiring of the following: Samantha Rouse, fifth-grade teacher; Amanda Beaulieu, high school math; Tessa Hutchings, high school art; Emma Bertrand, high school social studies; Angella Auderer, Pleasant View secretary; Kacey Pruismann, high school guidance secretary; Aaron Grossoehme, bus driver.

Dr. Mandy Ross, superintendent, told the board that adults will pay $8 and students $5 at conference events next year. The school district will continue to honor the golden pass at school events.

The board also recognized the winning high school girls tennis team and Coach